Thank you!

Thank you to all of the generous donors who participated in the 2023 Norfolk Area Big Give on May 23! Our organizations received 1,639 donations totaling $297,109.28! All of these funds will stay local, making a huge impact in our community for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for information on the Norfolk Area Big Give 2024!

2023 Youth Contest Now Accepting Applications!

The Philanthropy Council of Northeast Nebraska is excited to open applications for the 12th Annual Youth Philanthropy Contest. We are encouraging youth to think about how they can make our community a better place by participating in the 2023 Youth Philanthropy Contest. The goal of this contest is to help students learn about giving back to their communities in a hands-on, meaningful way. Students can use their creativity, compassion, and love of their community to make a difference, right here in their own backyards. Applications for the 2023 Youth Philanthropy Contest are now available!

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Before submitting your application, please read through the Youth Philanthropy Contest Guidelines [pdf].

Click here to fill out the 2023 Youth Philanthropy Contest Application. Applications are due January 18, 2023!

Youth Contest Now Open for 2021!

Applications are now being accepted for the 2021 Youth Philanthropy ContestYouth Philanthropy Contest Logo!

The Youth Philanthropy Contest is an exciting opportunity for youth and young adults to use their creativity and compassion to make a difference.  We want people from Kindergarten through age 25 to ask themselves this question: How can I make a difference in my community?

Read the full guidelines for the contest and review how your project will be scored before submitting your application.

When you’re ready, fill out the online application here!